Just received my Datek 1099. It only shows the SELL side of the transactions, greatly inflating the "line 2" amount! When I called their helpdesk, they said I would have to match the BUY side transactions myself!

Does this sound right? I can't imagine trying to resolve that with the IRS.

Absolutely standard. When you bought each stock, they sent you a confirmation. When you sold, they sent another one. You match those up and for each transaction note a profit or loss. Each pair goes onto Schedule D. The IRS knows this is the way these things are done so you do not have a problem. Regards, Chris